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CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:04

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 07:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has successfully awarded a contract titled "CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner" to Birmingham City University. This procurement falls under the services category, addressing the delivery of education and training services to support the vision of consistent safer staffing within the NHS in England. The contract, signed on 6 February 2026, will run until 31 March 2028, located primarily in London, UK. This contract was procured using an open competition method, categorised under the light-touch regime, indicating that the legal basis follows the UKPGA 2023/54. The process has moved into the award stage, having an agreed contract value of £227,999.99.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational training services, particularly those capable of contributing to workforce planning and assurance programmes at a Master's level. With the completion of the existing contract on 31 March 2026, there is scope for other educational institutions to position themselves for future collaborations with NHS England. Companies with expertise in strategic workforce planning, who cater to the needs of senior nurses and midwives, will find potential for growth by engaging with NHS England’s initiatives aimed at enhancing staffing practices in the healthcare sector. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) reserved for participation highlight NHS England's commitment to inclusive procurement practices, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to contribute to its long-term workforce plan. The tender submission deadline was 10 October 2025 via the Atamis procurement portal.

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Notice Title

CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner

Notice Description

NHS England designed the Chief Nursing Officer's (CNO) Safer Staffing Fellowship, a Masters Level workforce planning, delivery and assurance programme currently accredited by Birmingham City University, to support our vision of embedding a sustainable, consistent approach to safer staffing in our NHS in England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013580-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£227,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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